Lid lock

[Tim Cummings]

I'm trying to figure out the best way to attach the lid to the middle section so I can pull my 18.5 WSM behind me. All Ideas are welcome and appreciated.

 

[timothy]

Hmm. I wonder if you can make something like a SJP.
Some 1/4" Aluminum Round stock should be easy to bend and if you know someone with a conduit bender that should work. Set it up right with the bale support and you'll also have a built-in lid holder.

Tim

 

[George Curtis]

the proq has latches. maybe something like that.
something like this
http://www.southco.com/class/t...nk-latches-7543.html

 

[JustinL]

Im pretty sure Mac has his like that. Ill see if i can find some pics of it.

 

[Ron G.]

I wonder if you could adapt one of the "hoops" that are used to lock the lid onto 55-gallon drums?

If you are handy with a welder or know someone who is - you could probably lengthen or shorten one.

This should be relatively cheap and would be really secure.

 

[timothy]

^^^^^^
I like that Ron!

Tim

 

[JSMcdowell]

Tim,

Here is link that explains how to do it with a strap. Scroll down to Vincent's post explaining it.

http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/...201081706#8201081706

 

[Mac]

This is how I use to do it. I'll take more photos with the updates I've done since then.

 

[timothy]

I like that Mac! Q? what's the two metal bands along the top of the mid-section for. Also looks like you made up a new front leg to make up the diff in hght for the wheelies?

Tim

 

[Mac]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timothy:
I like that Mac! Q? what's the two metal bands along the top of the mid-section for. Also looks like you made up a new front leg to make up the diff in hight for the wheelies?
Tim </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Your right Tim, I made a new leg to level it out.
As for the "Bands", they're Aluminum flat stock that I use to mount my Table and Slide-A-Side. It allows me to remove and store the lid without fear of knocking them loose from the lip. I did have issues a few times with my original set up.

This was how I use to mount them.

This is how I do it now.

I've done this Mod to my 22 also.